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YL08 VWC

2008 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,880 mi
Last recorded179,880 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Audi A6106,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 179,880 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 167,078 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 155,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 155,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 131,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 120,056 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 120,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,320 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 91,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 91,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,067 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,212 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,212 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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YL08 VWC is a 2008 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 106,509 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL08 VWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 VWC registered?

YL08 VWC is a 2008 Audi A6, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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